The Ngauranga to Airport corridor plan (494KB, PDF) was formally adopted by the Regional Transport Committee in October 2008. 

 It will now become part of the Regional Land Transport Programme. 

The plan aims to make it easier for you to travel, whether you're taking public transport, driving, walking or cycling.

As well as improvements for day to day travelling, the plan aims to cater for the future transport needs of our growing population. About 30,000 more people are expected to be living in Wellington by 2026.

The plan has been developed by Transit NZ, Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington.  It is a culmination of about three years of studies, technical investigations and consultation. All of those documents can be downloaded on the right-hand side of this page.

Background
The transport system is nearing capacity. Traffic volume is increasing annually, so future transport solutions must be considered in terms of what's possible, practical and appropriate to meet people's needs.

Wellington's hills, tunnels and road network mean that there are no easy solutions, so avoiding major congestion and delays will involve a mix of improvements including:
- increased public transport
- more efficient use of existng roads
- some new roading initiatives
- changes making it easier for people to walk and cycle.

Strategy Report
A  Strategy Study Report (321KB, PDF), published in late 2007, considered requirements.

The report outlined possible transport initiatives that could happen in the next 30 years, such as:
- improving the bus system
- investing in light rail
- building additional tunnels at The Terrace and Mt Victoria
- improving access at the Basin Reserve
- widening Adelaide Road

Consultation
Three public consultations have been held, the first in May 2006  the second from December 2007 - February 2008 and the latest from June 16 - July 28, 2008.

Stage 2: Consultation Summary (929KB, PDF)
Stage 1: Consultation Summary (873KB.PDF)

Technical reports (TR) can be downloaded from the right-hand side of this page.

For more information, please phone 04 381 7777.